Sorry. Kinda. Well, not really.

So how much do all of my midwest family and friends hate me tonight after that post earlier today?

Probably really going to hate it when I tell you that I had all my windows wide open this afternoon. I was sewing, listening to the shrieks from the kids playing across the street and breathing in that fresh, warm air.

(Yes. I really did have to do that.)

But I’m pulling for snow days for you all tomorrow! Be safe.

This & That Thursday

What a difference four days, a horrific drive through blizzard-like conditions, and a plane ride makes.

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Emmy could not be happier about trading in her boots for flip flops. And I could not be happier about giving up the constant negotiation with little Addikins. Seems the girl doesn’t think she needs to wear a coat. And well, I don’t need to tell you how that just doesn’t work in nine degree weather. Yeah, it was NINE…before the windchill.

I know this isn’t new news to most of you, since you are living in it at the moment, but whew…my blood has thinned. I think I can truly be classified as a California girl now.

This is the bounty we picked from our garden yesterday afternoon. Snowballs or lemons? Hmmm…it is a tough decision. (BTW, a box of avocados and lemons are on their way, Mom and Meesh!)

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Thankfully we made it back home in time for all the festivities. Apparently all of our friends and most of our family decided to be born this week.

(Wishing you a very happy Birthday today, Aunt Vicki!)

While I worked on some birthday cards and crafts yesterday morning, Addie wiled the morning away working on cards (I think she ended up with four or five of ’em?) for her very bestest friend, E.J. who celebrated her big 5 birthday.

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And she insisted that we pick roses for E.J., too. (Check out how she signs her name – on the envelope. The way she makes her “d’s” kills me. They look like little cherries!)

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A little bit of California sunshine and flowers for you on this lovely almost summer-like Thursday.

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